Lead Sous Chef — Culinary Team Leader & Menu Exec

Cache-Creek-Casino-Resort; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gas Discounts

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Care Insurance

401k Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Direct Deposit

Weekly Paychecks

Affordable Healthcare

Medical Insurance

Free meals in our Employee Dining Room

PTO

Recognition Program

Job summary

Cache Creek Casino Resort is seeking a Lead Cook / Sous Chef to manage by shift the daily Culinary operations in the restaurant. You will supervise 12-15 kitchen staff, ensure menu execution and maintain food quality according to recipes, while coordinating with Front of House for smooth service.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma, 1–2 years of culinary training or an apprenticeship, and 1–2 years in a quality restaurant as Lead Cook or Sous Chef.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• One to two years of Culinary school or ACF approved apprenticeship program.
• One to two years in a quality oriented restaurant or multi outlet as Lead Cook or Sous Chef.
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage by shift Culinary Staff in restaurant.
• Coach and counsel staff as required.
• Execute menu as prescribes by recipe standards.
• Manage portion control and FIFO of all food product.
• Requisition from I.P. system all food product to restaurant inventory and maintain clean storage areas.
• Expedite line and observe plates leaving kitchen.
• Assist in smooth operation of FOH by communicating all important culinary information regarding specials, 86'ed items, changes or substitutions.

Skills

Age 21+

English proficiency

Mathematics

Reasoning ability

Education

High school diploma

Culinary school or ACF apprenticeship

1–2 years in a quality restaurant as Lead Cook or Sous Chef

College/technical certificate or 3–6 months related experience

Job description

Cache Creek Casino Resort is seeking a Lead Cook / Sous Chef to manage by shift the daily Culinary operations in the restaurant. You will supervise 12-15 kitchen staff, ensure menu execution and maintain food quality according to recipes, while coordinating with Front of House for smooth service.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma, 1–2 years of culinary training or an apprenticeship, and 1–2 years in a quality restaurant as Lead Cook or Sous Chef.